THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. Henry, presented by classic-tales.net

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anyone else watching ths for school?

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me :/

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Yep

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[@cc107756]

I first read this story about 45 years ago in my ninth grade English class. Little did I understand the power of this story, at that time. Over the years, I've always recalled the story and reread it a few times. Today, I listened to you read as I finished sewing some Christmas gifts. It was a perfect gift to myself. Thank you

[@DanielVimont]

+Cathrine Cashwell -- This is actually a particularly challenging story for me to read aloud, because regardless of how many times I've read it, I *always* get choked up at the end. Thanks for stopping by!

[@DevashriMukherji09]

💕💕

[@Mauwa_Aretin243]

@@DanielVimont what connection is there between the pocket watch and hair?

[@rmockbil8329]

I have English exam tomorrow about this story so this video really helped me alot thnx

[@DanielVimont]

+Huda Mockbil -- You're very welcome! Happy holidays!!

[@natashaghose5135]

Huda Mockbil same here

[@brycemikesell7692]

A beautiful story of the love these two had for each other. They both wanted to make the other happy with the things they loved the most.

[@mikedaniels3009]

O dear, O Henry, what a writer! What a virtuosity use of language and depth of imagination. We will forever be hard pressed to measure the height of his soaring spirit by the depth of his insights, for these seem fathomless.

[@st4336]

such a charming voice it was a mesmerising voice as well as the story

[@amandassw]

The Christmas mood and the strenght of the love. This story is realy beautiful.

[@DanielVimont]

Yes, it is one of O. Henry's best. For another good one by O. Henry, try THE LAST LEAF -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ulhYF_fseag7c Thanks for watching!!

[@huntercoleman460]

Great narration of this classic Christmas story. I’ve discovered this story in 9th grade English class and it’s taught me a very important lesson. You should never sacrifice your prized possessions to make each other happy. What Jim and Della didn’t understand was you don’t need gifts to please your spouse but rather loving each other is greatest gift a couple can give each other. I mean they’re poor so you’d think they know one couldn’t afford each other something expensive. Della didn’t need the combs for her hair since it was already beautiful without them and Jim didn’t need the chain for his watch. Their gifts were a want not a necessity.

[@VioletaFlow]

I've always loved this story.

[@DanielVimont]

O. Henry certainly is one of the greatest short story writers of all time! Also consider viewing THE LAST LEAF video, a reading of another O. Henry treasure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ulhYF_fseag7c

[@VioletaFlow]

Thanks so much for the suggestion.

[@markebeid945]

We use it in class in grade 9

[@DanielVimont]

+Mark Yosdef -- It's good to know it's being put to good use! Thanks for letting me know!! There might be some other videos that might be useful to your class in my channel's short story playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLBpScZqJkjpfDt-9HdDzk0zILySOXY8VF At any rate, thanks for stopping by!

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THE REAL JOY OF LIFE IS IN GIVING .

[@DanielVimont]

Shafiuddeen Sm -- ABSOLUTELY!!

[@BrookeBaubles]

We read this in 6th grade and now, as an adult, I pull many values from this story.

[@Xxguitardude1]

did a great job everything is super clear

[@audiobooktogether1640]

What a classic! Great listen

[@honored1386]

Guess we still gotta do this for school. Even in 10th grade.

[@indeed_mario6675]

im doing it in the 8th grade lol, dont do honors kids

[@madhuchhandasaha3177]

beautiful story

[@DanielVimont]

It's one of O. Henry's best! Thanks for listening!

[@celestinedorado5352]

I remember reading this classic tale by O. Henry in sophomore year

[@blanche8696]

This is truly a classic!

[@DanielVimont]

+엑소 애인 추가 추가 -- Yes! O. Henry is one of the greatest storytellers of all time!!

[@kayleeong6060]

Loved this

[@DanielVimont]

+BlueSapphire Gaming -- I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@medhawinikapoor4735]

thanks so much 4 uploading this.

[@DanielVimont]

You're very welcome. Thanks for stopping by to listen!!

[@rodneyjones7803]

Great Job for the Auditory learners:

[@ornithra]

I have a hard time reading and this audio helped me a lot thanks !

[@khanzeeshan5154]

Thank u so much brother it helped me alot to understand bcoz this story is coming in my exam's and i was absent when it was teached in class.. One again thanks for.

[@mohameddarweesh9406]

thanks alot tomorrow I have an English exam your video helped me to understand it hope 2016 will be great for you

[@DanielVimont]

It's great to know that this video helped you out! I wish you all the best in this new year, as well!!

[@itsdifferent4172]

tomorrow my English exam it helped me too 😁

[@Josuedf5]

Awesome !! it helped me out a lot with my homework thx !!

[@DanielVimont]

It's great to hear that you got something out of it! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@ReganMomegan]

my class is using this right now!

[@DanielVimont]

Regan Momegan -- that's great news!! I hope you all enjoy it!

[@itsdifferent4172]

mine too😁

[@monamood9316]

I study English literature at Hebron University and this story is helpfull to me

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i love this lesson

[@M6Unck]

Why he read it like that

[@skillfulend0779]

Thanks it helped me a lot👍🏻

[@DanielVimont]

+skillfulend 07 -- I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for stopping by!!

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can i download this video?

[@d.g.shenali7659]

great job...

[@pradnyainje6142]

Thanks for this video i have short story telling competition tomorrow in my college

[@ThereelOfficial]

Who else is listening to this at 1.5x speed

[@gazer0matic819]

awesome story , thnx

[@DanielVimont]

+aasim sheikh -- You're very welcome! Thanks for stopping by.

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[@krutikakhedkar4878]

This was one of my fav lesson when I was in 10th std👍

[@rameshpatil611]

tomorrow is my exam nd this video helped me a lot

[@diowelynsalabao10186]

how to download this video?

[@arundathimandira4261]

Can you explane me from this story🤔🤔what is the meaning of " look out dully at a grey cat walking on a grey fence in a grey back yard". According to this sentence what are the introduce as "grey" There are three time grey.so,what are they acording to this story.☹can you help me.

[@arundathimandira4261]

I also have an exam about this story also.

[@jotbaans5647]

I am in 7th standered and the same story is there in my book

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whos watching this rn for ela

[@alexandraruiz9196]

Is to cool but i didn't understood how many pennies does della has? Btw. Your video is really good we are using it in my school in Panama

[@DanielVimont]

Alexandraruiz Ruiz Della starts out with "one dollar and eighty-seven cents". One dollar = 100 pennies, and 87 cents is simply 87 pennies. Then she gets paid 20 dollars for her hair, spends 21 dollars on the watch-chain, and ends the story with 87 cents. Thanks for watching/listening!!

[@alexandraruiz9196]

Okk thanks

[@araghav3921]

I read the translation of this story in a Hindi newspaper, probably 10 years ago.

[@devinbritton7890]

i need help with home work

[@sacdiyaabshir9712]

I have the book

[@DanielVimont]

+Sacdiya Abshir -- Great! I hope you were able to read along while you listened!!

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[@aleemaleem6220]

Tnx

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we use it in our 6 class

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[@badersultan752]

lol after tommarow got an english exam on this 9th grade.

[@DanielVimont]

+Bader Sultan -- Good luck on the exam!! I hope this video helped you prep for it.

[@badersultan752]

+Daniel Vimont it really did thank you very much if i read it alone i would've gotten so bored but ive watched your video 2 times already!!

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[@angelberry4811]

I have read it before.

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Teacher made me watch this ._. But not a bad video. :P

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This video is kind of boring when I watch it but it's okay.

[@DanielVimont]

Thanks for sticking with it all the way to the ironic end!

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It is very good but the speaking canot understand

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ok story is book in fyba...

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I am in 10 thSTD my guide has one QR code which brought me to the video

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It is the story of class 6

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why does this sound like an Aziz Ansari impression

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